Cancer is real - let's stop it

February 4 had been set aside as Cancer Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This is the day set aside to commemorate cancer and to remember those who died and spare a thought for those who live with this debilitating disease.

Although cancer has affected and claimed many lives in Botswana, for some reason, it is still  considered like any other ailment. But the truth is that cancer is with us and we need to stop and pay attention.

Many Batswana, particularly women, are affected by cancer and it is surprising how a lot of our womenfolk are still ignorant of the killer disease. As a society we need to do more to sensitise our people about cancer. The good news is that once we take precautions some forms of cancer can be prevented. In fact, most cases of cancer can be cured or managed if detected early.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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